US Bridges

CR-532 over Cantee Creek Canal

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 3.1 MI N of US-192 441 · Structure no. 924113

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-532 over Cantee Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-532 over Cantee Creek Canal in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-532
CrossesCantee Creek Canal
Location3.1 MI N of US-192 441
RouteCounty Highway 532
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27284, -81.18542
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-532 over Cantee Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-532 over Cantee Creek Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-532 over Cantee Creek Canal carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR-532 over Cantee Creek Canal?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR-532 over Cantee Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.